The town is home to two of the NCTJ’s accredited-course providers: Bournemouth University and Up to Speed Media, as well as the Bournemouth Echo, the training ground of scores of reporters and photographers over the years.
The NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Conference brings together decision-makers in journalism’s education, training and industry sectors and is a must-attend annual event for those who are passionate about quality multimedia journalism, says the NCTJ. In previous years, the conference has visited Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast and Nottingham.
There is a great commitment to quality journalism training in the area with Bournemouth University’s BA honours in multimedia journalism being the first undergraduate course to be accredited by the NCTJ in 1995. Up to Speed Media, an independent provider, also offers an established fast-track journalism course and is one of only two centres in the UK to run an NCTJ-accredited photojournalism course.
The conference will provide an opportunity to debate the latest issues associated with developing professional journalists across all media sectors. The conference will also be an occasion to network and celebrate the achievements of those involved in journalism education and training.
About the National Council for the Training of Journalists
The NCTJ says: “The NCTJ is the leading journalism training organisation. It accredits courses at education and training providers; offers qualifications which guarantee the skills needed in the workplace for entry-level students and trainees through to senior status; fosters continuing professional development for journalists, and provides a range of services and products relevant to its customers.”
